Definition of Cocoon

1. Verb. Retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment. "She loves to stay at home and cocoon"

Generic synonyms: Retreat

2. Noun. Silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs.
Generic synonyms: Natural Object

3. Verb. Wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection.
Generic synonyms: Enclose, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Wrap

Definition of Cocoon

1. n. An oblong case in which the silkworm lies in its chrysalis state. It is formed of threads of silk spun by the worm just before leaving the larval state. From these the silk of commerce is prepared.

Definition of Cocoon

1. Noun. The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects and moths in which they metamorphose, the pupa. ¹

2. Noun. Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical. ¹

3. Verb. To envelop in a protective case, or to withdraw into such a case. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cocoon

1. to wrap or envelop tightly [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cocoon

coconut crabs
coconut cream
coconut macaroon
coconut meat
coconut milk
coconut oil
coconut palm
coconut palms
coconut sound
coconut tree
coconut water
coconuts
coconutty
coconversion
cocoon (current term)
cocooned
cocooneries
cocoonery
cocooning
cocoonings
cocoonish
cocoonlike
cocoons
cocopalm
cocopalms
cocopan
cocopans
cocopeat
cocoplum

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